1.0K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 33 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (74%).
r/Hamilton Traffic & Engagement r/Hamilton Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Hamilton Most Active Times When r/Hamilton Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/Hamilton Flair Performance r/Hamilton Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 257 (25.6%) | 8 |
| Recommendations Needed | 149 (14.8%) | 6 |
| Local News | 114 (11.4%) | 35 |
| Discussion | 69 (6.9%) | 33 |
| Where To Buy | 54 (5.4%) | 6 |
| Food | 52 (5.2%) | 19 |
| Photo | 46 (4.6%) | 81 |
| Moving/Housing/Utilities | 36 (3.6%) | 1 |
| Rant | 27 (2.7%) | 24 |
| Local News - Paywall | 22 (2.2%) | 54 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Hamilton Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Hamilton
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| hamilton | 211 (20.9%) | 29 | 19 |
| looking | 50 (5.0%) | 5 | 7 |
| anyone | 48 (4.8%) | 3 | 4 |
| city | 33 (3.3%) | 31 | 28 |
| good | 32 (3.2%) | 4 | 7 |
| best | 31 (3.1%) | 7 | 15 |
| recommendations | 29 (2.9%) | 3 | 6 |
| today | 26 (2.6%) | 14 | 8 |
| downtown | 24 (2.4%) | 17 | 16 |
| know | 23 (2.3%) | 7 | 6 |
r/Hamilton Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Hamilton
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| thespec.com | 42 | 64 |
| cbc.ca | 16 | 34 |
| chch.com | 12 | 45 |
| youtu.be | 6 | 16 |
| thepublicrecord.ca | 5 | 57 |
| hamiltonpolice.on.ca | 4 | 88 |
| instagram.com | 4 | 1 |
| hamilton.ca | 3 | 36 |
| ctvnews.ca | 3 | 113 |
r/Hamilton Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Hamilton
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
A bit of fun.
Saddest pile of undelivered cards ever
If you've ever wanted to foster or rescue, right now Hamilton Animal Services is in desperate need.
To the cop who pulled me over this morning…
This morning Mohawk College parking lot
It took me 5 visits to exolore this viewpoint of Albion falls 🤯
What a storm. I hope everyone faired ok through it. Happy Canada Day.
Taylor Farms/Farmer to You
Nearly 50 formerly homeless Hamilton residents find permanent housing thanks to tiny shelter project
Albino Robin
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A bit of fun. | 898 | 79 | image | Jul 13 |
| Saddest pile of undelivered cards ever | 601 | 58 | image | Jul 20 |
| If you've ever wanted to foster or rescue, right now Hamilton Animal Services is in desperate need. | 574 | 42 | image | Jul 22 |
| To the cop who pulled me over this morning… | 542 | 33 | text | Jul 8 |
| This morning Mohawk College parking lot | 474 | 25 | image | Jul 3 |
| It took me 5 visits to exolore this viewpoint of Albion falls 🤯 | 460 | 38 | image | Jul 27 |
| What a storm. I hope everyone faired ok through it. Happy Canada Day. | 448 | 50 | image | Jul 1 |
| Taylor Farms/Farmer to You | 442 | 60 | image | Jul 21 |
| Nearly 50 formerly homeless Hamilton residents find permanent housing thanks to tiny shelter project | 421 | 122 | link | Jul 28 |
| Albino Robin | 410 | 30 | image | Jul 6 |
r/Hamilton Audience Overlap r/Hamilton Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Hamilton FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Hamilton
What's the best time to post on r/Hamilton?
Based on posting volume, r/Hamilton is most active on Wednesdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Hamilton?
r/Hamilton averages 33 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Hamilton get?
Posts on r/Hamilton average about 21 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Hamilton get most?
On r/Hamilton, most posts are text posts (74%)